Wishes Come True at Long-Term Care
The story of Carmel and Austin was first published on StoryLine in February 2016. It’s a beautiful tale of true love. Not true love like you read in a romance […]
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Community Care: Healing Wounds from the Inside Out
Kimberley Smith wrote in her kindergarten year book that she wanted to be a nurse when she grew up. In the years that followed between kindergarten and university, Kimberley stuck […]
Walk-in Services: A Giant Step for Mental Health
This story was originally published on StoryLine in May 2018 and updated in January 2019. The Burin Peninsula is one of the most scenic areas of the province. Breathtaking coastlines, […]
Recreational Cannabis – Facts and Myths
Is cannabis addictive? Can I drive after using cannabis? Is cannabis a “gateway” drug? There are so many questions and information circulating about recreational cannabis – how do you tell […]
The Power of Positive Thinking and Determination – One Young Woman’s Recovery from Stroke
It was her first year away from home. Sarah Jane Downton was a young student living in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, working hard to finish her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. […]
Labour and Delivery – Broken Earth Mission to Bangladesh
Mission. According to the Collins English Dictionary, mission means a strong commitment and sense of duty to do or achieve something, often in a foreign country. This past September, Broken […]
Festive Snapshots: Eastern Health Employees Share Holiday Stories
Last year, Eastern Health started a new holiday tradition by sharing traditions from some of our many diverse employees, with the stories Tis the Season, For Many Reasons: Happy Holiday […]
Serving Up Kindness
At the Health Care Foundation, Christmas is a time of tradition – and also an opportunity to spread lots of cheer! One of our favourite traditions is Breakfast with Santa! […]
